US Bridges

SR-705 over Loramie Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .22MI.W.OF Jct. SR-66 · Structure no. 7503423

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,473
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Loramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-705 over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,433 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-705
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.22MI.W.OF Jct. SR-66
RouteState Highway 705
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34954, -84.37907
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,473 (2015)
Projected traffic3,433 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-705 over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR-705 over Loramie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-705 over Loramie Creek carry?

About 2,473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.